Suleiman the Lawgiver
Where in the northern part of Europe did Suleiman move to?
Hungary and Austria.
When did he take power
1451
What did the Turks want to blend in with
Christian Byzantines
Nomadic people who invaded the Indian subcontinent in the 16th century established what...
A powerful empire there.
What part is Turkey?
Part European/ Part Muslim (Asia)
How many people did he rule?
25 million
He was a very well known and liked sultan why
His intelligence
Adopted what way of government
Ottoman
What year did Jahangir’s wife become ruler of India?
1611
What sport does Turkey play?
Soccer
What age did Suleiman became a sultan?
Age 25
What did he help establish the Ottoman Empire as
As Intellectual and a trade capital.
Who took command in 1736
Nadir Shah Afshar
What did people call themselves if the invaded India?
Mughals
What was the capital of Eastern Roman Empire?
Constantinople
What was he known for in the west?
Magnificent
What did he famous city did he invade
Constantinople
What year was Nadir Shah Afshar assassinated
1746
What armies arrived in India?
Turkish
Ottoman Turks built...
“Ottoman Empire”
What were his broad interests?
Poetry, history, geography, astronomy, architecture, and mathematics.
Three things he encouraged
Mathematics astronomy and Muslim theology
Succeeded by what incompetent grandson
Safi
11 year old boy named Babur inherited land in Central Asia. He built an army and swept into India and laid the groundwork for a vast Mughal Empire, what year did he do it and how many troops did he lead?
In 1562, he led 12,000 troops.
Ottoman Turks ruled eastern Mediterranean for how many years?
600 years